User manual 3M HAND HYGIENE SOLUTION BROCHURE, FAMILY OF PRODUCTS

[. . . ] 3M Hand Hygiene Solutions Solutions that recognize what hands are up against. Hand hygiene is recognized as the single most important factor in preventing healthcare-associated infections. But it's not an easy task when time is precious, and when the elements used to clean hands -- soap, water and brushes -- create conditions that actually increase shedding of bacteria from hands. Water. [. . . ] Several studies indicate that neither a brush nor a sponge is necessary to reduce bacterial counts on the hands of surgical personnel to acceptable levels, especially when alcoholbased products are used. " Solution: 3M Avagard TM TM (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and 3M Avagard Surgical Hand Prep is a brushless, scrubless hand antiseptic that contains 1% chlorhexidine gluconate solution and 61% w/w ethyl alcohol. Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers The first and only FDA-approved waterless and brushless surgical hand antiseptic. Situation: Hand Washing Though the importance of hand washing is well accepted, compliance with recommended hand washing procedures only averages approximately 40%. Obstacles to following facility protocol include understaffing, inconveniently located sinks, an unacceptable hand washing product, absence of paper towels or the presence of damaged skin caused by frequent hand washing. CDC Guideline1 " Alcohol-based hand rubs containing emollients were better tolerated by health care workers than washing hands with non-antimicrobial soaps or antimicrobial soaps. " 3M Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic is more moisturizing and results in less redness and less skin breakdown with multiple daily uses than Purell® Instant Hand Sanitizer with moisturizers. CDC Guideline1 " One study conducted in an intensivecare unit demonstrated that it took nurses an average of 62 seconds to leave a patient's bedside, walk to a sink, wash their hands, and return to patient care. In contrast, an estimated one fourth as much time is required when using an alcohol-based hand rub placed at each patient's bedside. " 3M Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic is available in pocket and pump bottle form, for convenient access. No special trips to a sink are required. It is CHG compatible and it kills more than 99% of harmful bacteria. Solution: 3M Avagard D TM TM Instant Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers The waterless hand antiseptic with moisturizers that is CHG compatible, fragrance-free and latex glove compatible. Situation: Hand Moisturizing Frequent hand washing is hard on hands. Surveys report approximately 75% of nurses have problems with their hands, including "dry, scaly, cracked skin; red blotchy skin or stinging. " Damaged skin can contribute to the onset of healthcare-associated infection. CDC Guideline1 " Provide health care providers with hand lotions or creams in order to minimize the occurrence of irritant contact dermatitis associated with hand antisepsis or handwashing. " 3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion contains emollients for moisturizing and preventing dry skin. It can be used under latex gloves and does not affect the activity of chlorhexidine gluconate. CDC Guideline1 " Also, studies demonstrate that several hand lotions have reduced skin scaling and cracking, which may reduce microbial shedding from hands. " 3M Cavilon Moisturizing Lotion replenishes and soothes skin, making it easier for personnel to comply with facility policy concerning proper hand hygiene. Solution: 3M Cavilon TM TM Moisturizing Lotion Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and does not break down latex or synthetic gloves. Ordering Information Catalog No. 9200 Product Name 3MTM AvagardTM (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers 3MTM AvagardTM Dispenser and Foot Pump 3MTM AvagardTM Dispenser and Hand Pump 3MTM AvagardTM Replacement Foot Pump 3MTM AvagardTM Nail Cleaners Description Dispenser bottle Volume 16 fl. (500 ml) Items/Case 8 9201 9202 9203 9204 Use with 9200 Use with 9200 Use with 9201 -- -- -- -- 1 1 1 150/bx (6 bx/cs) 12 9205 3MTM CavilonTM Moisturizing Lotion­ CHG Compatible 3MTM AvagardTM (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w) Surgical and Healthcare Personnel Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers 3MTM CavilonTM Moisturizing Lotion­ CHG Compatible 3MTM AvagardTM D (Ethyl Alcohol, 61% w/w) Instant Hand Antiseptic ­ CHG Compatible 3MTM AvagardTM D (Ethyl Alcohol, 61% w/w) Instant Hand Antiseptic ­ CHG Compatible 3MTM AvagardTM Wall Bracket 3MTM AvagardTM Wall Bracket with Secure Top Pump bottle 16 fl. oz. 9210 Personal size bottle . 34 fl. (10 ml) 40 9215 Pocket size 2 fl. [. . . ] Outside the United States, contact the local 3M subsidiary. 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